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AUTUMN - 2015
New beginnings, familiar territory Halcyon is set to continue its presence on the Sunshine Coast with the announcement
Halcyon Lakeside
of a new community at Bli Bli. To be known as Halcyon Lakeside, the project will take the baton from the highly successful Halcyon Landing community, which sold out in two years to become Halcyon’s fastest selling community. Halcyon acquired the 11ha parcel within the masterplanned Parklakes 2 community and plans to start work onsite in July this
Halcyon goes Lakeside on the Sunshine Coast
year. Set against a bushland backdrop, the site
Halcyon Landing, particularly in the early
Dr Geissmann said the Sunshine Coast
features undulating hills and 450 meters of
stages,” Dr Geissmann said.
continued to be one of the country’s
lake frontage. Like all Halcyon communities, homes will feature superior energy ratings and the community will include an extensive recreational precinct.
“Halcyon Lakeside gives them another opportunity to be part of a Halcyon community in one of Australia’s most desirable locations for retirement.
Joint Managing Director Dr Bevan Geissmann said the success of Halcyon Landing had given the company confidence to move ahead with its next community in the growing Bli Bli precinct. “There were people who missed out at
“This community will offer homes at varying price points – some with lake frontage, some elevated with views, and
most popular destinations for retirees, thanks to its climate, laid-back lifestyle and growing infrastructure. “The Sunshine Coast rivals the Gold Coast as Australia’s retirement capital which is testament to the lifestyle attributes of both locations,” he said.
some of the most affordable homes
“In our experience, Bli Bli is a sweet
we have had on the Sunshine Coast in
spot for over 50s – it’s a well-established
years”.
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area just minutes to the beach and
amongst plentiful green space, parks and
Maroochydore CBD, but far enough
a cafe.
away for the peace and quiet you want in retirement.
of the local shopping centre, while the
Bli Bli is experiencing a heightened profile as the geographic centre of the Sunshine Coast. That appealing quality has been reflected in the success of Halcyon Landing, which we hope to replicate at Lakeside”. Halcyon Lakeside will take shape in sync with the Parklakes 2 community being developed by Sunshine Coast Parklakes Developer Robert Flipp with Halcyon Project Director Chris Carley
Nearby, plans are afoot for an expansion new golf course is now operational. Dr Geissmann said Halcyon Lakeside would offer exciting new house designs and facilities with homes in early stages priced from less than $400,000. Halcyon Lakeside will be Halcyon’s third community on the Sunshine Coast and its sixth in South East Queensland.
property identities Robert Flipp and Peter
To learn more about this exciting
Shadforth, and will feature homes set
community, please phone 1800 050 050.
Breaking the senior stereotype A whopping 40% of home owners living
their work – the social element of it is
at Vision by Halcyon are breaking senior
especially rewarding”.
stereotypes by working beyond the traditional retirement age. The figure aligns with demographer Bernard Salt’s findings that the number of 63-year-olds in the Queensland workforce jumped from 32% to 48% in the decade to 2011. His 2014 report, ‘Reimagining the Great Australian Retirement Lifestyle,’ also found growing workforce retention for the broader 58 to 68 year old demographic. Home owner Elaine Hulme, 68, is a director of an industrial earthmoving equipment company. Mrs Hulme, who
“I have always loved my job because it interests me, it’s engaging and hands-on”. Her husband Peter worked in a variety of
Home owners Peter and Elaine Hulme
jobs until he retired at 72, well past the
In his report, Mr Salt said the way
average age of retirement. Mr Hulme said
Australians viewed life beyond 55
he did not like to sit around, preferring to
was changing including the type of
be a socially active member of society.
accommodation seniors wanted.
“I’ve been a volunteer at Coomera Police
“We know that the first decade or so
Station for a while now – it keeps me
beyond 55 involves some sort of work,”
engaged in the community,” he said.
he said. “This might be a response to
“Both Elaine and I are very volunteer-
the global financial crisis or it may be
minded and we enjoy giving back”.
a reflection of changes to the nature
The Hulmes previously lived at Halcyon Waters for six and a half years and said
of work; less physical labour, more intellectual effort”.
they would never move away from
Mr Salt’s research indicates a trend
Halcyon. “The Halcyon concept has
towards lifestyle communities like Vision
appealed to our lifestyle needs since day
by Halcyon. Nowadays it’s all about
one,” Mrs Hulme said. “We couldn’t
having somewhere secure to lock and
“My father raised me to understand that
imagine life outside of Halcyon. It’s
leave, travel, health, volunteer work
work is such an essential part of life,” she
perfectly aligned with the way we want
and in many cases staying active in the
said. “I was taught that one should enjoy
to live our senior years”.
workforce.
has held the position for more than 34 years, believes having strong career goals is the key to a long and happy life.
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Downscale the maintenance Buyers have snapped up the few
“Naturally, we had some doubts about
remaining homes at Halcyon Landing as
downsizing, having lived on large
the final release sells out. Among the final
properties previously.
purchasers are John and Prue Wettenhall, who are relocating from a sprawling two-acre property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland suburb of Yandina.
But our home is large enough that we don’t feel packed in, and we’re surrounded by parkland and walking trails. The community aspect has
Prior to their Yandina home, the
certainly been a highlight – already we’re
Wettenhalls lived the country life on a
enjoying the social side of life at Halcyon
large property in far Western Queensland.
Landing.
Wanting to retain the sense of space
Importantly, we are central to shopping
they had become accustomed to whilst
centres, medical facilities, cafes and
downscaling their home maintenance,
restaurants and we have access to great
the Wettenhalls purchased an open plan
facilities within the community itself”.
three bedroom, two bathroom home with alfresco dining area.
The complete sellout of Halcyon Landing tops off an impressive few years for the
“Halcyon Landing was the first and last
Bli Bli community that picked up both
community we looked at; from first
State and National UDIA awards for
inspection we knew it was a place we
Seniors Living, as well as the Presidents
could call home,” Mr Wettenhall said.
Award.
Home owners John and Prue Wettenhall
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As part of the company’s commitment to supporting the local community, Halcyon are involved in the emerging Bli Bli Rowing Club. To commemorate the donation, Halcyon Project Director Chris Carley was invited to Christen a new rowing scull for the club. The scull, aptly named ‘Life begins at Halcyon’, will be used by local children and is set to be a regular sight on the Maroochy River. “We have one community at Bli Bli and another on the horizon, so our aim is to play an active role in the community for a long time,” said Chris. “Who knows we may even
Chris Carley Christens the new scull
see a future Olympian come out of the Bli Bli club one day”.
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The spectacular Pool and Gym at Vision by Halcyon
The shape of things to come Halcyon strengthens its position at the top of the over 50’s community market, as construction commences
and approval for a 52-berth marina. DC8 Studio Architect Brett Anstis, who
Mr Anstis said the heroes of the building were the covered pool and main function
played a leading role in the design of the
space, which looks out over the water.
Leisure Club, said he drew inspiration
“This building is the entry statement
from Vision by Halcyon’s waterfront
for the community and offers a relaxed
location. “The project exudes luxury and
environment with both large and intimate
At Hope Island, the foundations have
caters to a very discerning target market,
spaces,” he said. “We aimed to design a
been laid for an expansive waterfront
the lifestyle offering had to reflect that
space that feels like an expansion of the
Lifestyle and Aquatic Precinct that will
approach,” he said.
home owner’s own home, where they
simultaneously on the lifestyle precincts at new communities in Hope Island and Caboolture.
take luxury to new heights.
“If this project were a car, it would be
can welcome guests and connect with neighbours”.
The striking Leisure Club at Vision by
the convertible of the Halcyon range. In
Halcyon will house a covered pool and
designing the Leisure Club, we looked
Joint Managing Director Dr Bevan
spa, gym and cinema in one building and
to the work of Roberto Burle Marx
Geissmann said the Leisure Club was
a library, bar, dance floor, entertainment
who created some magnificent public
always the focal point at Halcyon over
area and spaces for games and craft in
spaces including the world renowned
50’s communities. “It’s the initial meeting
another. It will be a focal point of the
Copacabana waterfront promenade and
place, the icebreaker, and it becomes a
Lifestyle and Aquatic Precinct, which also
we have incorporated some of its design
second home,” he said. “A lot of thought
includes a Piazza, Floating Boat House
inspiration into this project”.
has gone into creating a space where
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home owners can be as relaxed or engaged as they want”. Meanwhile at Caboolture North, the Recreation Club and surrounding outdoor precinct will be the biggest to be delivered at a Halcyon community to date. Also designed by DC8 Studio Architects, the Recreation Club at Halcyon Glades features a distinctive External view of the Long House
pitched roof and has been named the ‘Long House’. Ultimately it will include
Project director Marie Cone said the
a range of 5-Star facilities for home
architect’s design for the Long House was
owners with an indoor gym, library,
the continuation of a broader theme that
cinema, craft room, function space
draws inspiration from Caboolture, its
and additional outdoor area.
connection to urban country music and
The outdoor precinct features plenty
the dream of travelling through country
community culture,” said Marie. “The design accommodates various activities for Halcyon Glades’ home owners. While some are line dancing, others can be quietly reading a book or sitting with friends around
Queensland.
the barbeque or trying their arm at bowls”.
lawn bowls, tennis, and pickle ball;
“Long Houses represent the earliest form
These latest recreational precincts exemplify
a small court combination of tennis,
of permanent structure in many cultures
Halcyon’s commitment to constantly evolve its
badminton and table tennis, another
around the world. At its heart, this
products to provide the most comprehensive
first for Halcyon!
concept is about social connection and a
lifestyle facilities for home owners.
of space for swimming, aqua aerobics,
Halcyon Glades Club Room with Bar, Dance floor and Fireplace
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Left to right: Halcyon Waters home owners Brian Goode, Rob Hotson, Margaret Goode and Marilyn and Ian Pedessen set off on their next trip
A group of 80 Halcyon home owners
each other a little better. “These kinds of
converged on Evans Head in a convoy
getaways reinforce the Halcyon mantra,
of carvans and recreational vehicles.
It’s all about fun, socialising and being
provide. “They love to travel so the fact they can do so without worrying about security
active,” he said.
back at home gives them great peace
wasn’t enough, a group of more than
“Our previous trips have been a lot of
of mind,” she said. “Often fellow home
80 Halcyon home owners have just
fun and this year was even better. The
owners will keep an eye on the house
returned from a three week caravanning
group is continuing to grow with more
and check the mail while the neighbours
holiday together. Home owners from
joining in each journey – It’s so positive
are away.
Halcyon Waters, who are part of the
to see such a majority of the community
“Home owners also have use of our
growing Halcyon Getaway Tours group,
getting involved”.
storage spaces for their camper vans,
The holiday makers set up a large
trailers and boats for when they’re not in
communal tent where everyone gathered
use”.
As if living next door to each other
converged on the Evans Head camping ground just after the end of peak season. For the trip, a range of activities were
to play live music. “We hosted daily
planned including music, storytelling,
‘happy hours’ where we all kicked back
happy hours, lawn bowls, a golf day at
and had a drink and a few laughs,” he
Ballina and a motorcade trip into the
said.
nearby Hinterland.
Halcyon Waters community manager
Social club chairman Ian Pedersen said
Sue Carroll said travelling home owners
the trip allowed the chance for the
enjoyed the ‘lock and leave’ style of
group to bond, relax and get to know
security that gated Halcyon communities
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Geoff Morrin and Lorraine Lutz get the party started
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Big tomato even bigger pumpkins Green thumbs at Halcyon communities on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast
growing organic produce by the armful! Not to be confused with the fastidiously
are comparing notes and basking in the
maintained Herb Garden, which is free to
fruits of their labour after growing some
pick from at any time at Halcyon Waters.
monster vegies. At Bli Bli it’s a palm sized
The magnificent pumpkins, olive trees,
tomato that has created quite a stir in
paw paws, cucumbers, natives, citrus and
the community which has a penchant for
dragon fruit are grown on a piece of
growing organic fruits and vegetables.
‘reclaimed land’ behind the Workshed.
Gardening enthusiast and Halcyon
Many hours of toil, sweat and the
Landing Green Team member Eric
occasional drop of blood went into the
Erbacher, who hails from a family famous
creation of this garden but the results
on the Sunshine Coast for their fresh
speak for themselves.
produce, said the ‘Big Tomato’ had been on the vine for four months.
Much of the produce ends up on the dinner table, however Halcyon Landing’s
“It’s been great fun for the team growing
veggies are sold back to home owners
this particular tomato with everyone
and the money goes back into purchasing
pitching in each week to ensure it’s
fertiliser and seedlings for the garden.
watered, fertilised and still going strong,”
Caretaker Mark Young’s veggies are just a
Mr Erbacher said.
hobbie which he and the volunteers enjoy.
Green Team member Eric Erbacher with the ‘Big Tomato’
“This particular variety, the Bullocks Heart, is known for its great taste and large size which is why we selected these seedlings, but we weren’t expecting a tomato to grow this big”. “After seeing how well this one has grown we have already planted another vine and are looking forward to seeing how this bunch turns out”. Soil runs in the veins of Mr Erbacher, whose family are well known fruit and vegetable farmers and have the busiest fruit and vegetable shop on the Sunshine Coast”. Meanwhile 180km down the coast at Hope Island and not to be outdone by their northern counterparts, it’s a crop of pumpkins that’s set tongues wagging. At Halcyon Waters, caretaker Mark Young assisted by a group of home owners, are
Halcyon Waters caretaker Mark Young and home owner Roger Glover
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Home owners Jill and Ken Reade
Just a handful of Halcyon’s helpful team of caretakers. Left to right: Michael, Mark, Allan and Scott
Taking care of Halcyon Imagine never having to mow the lawn
Queensland Parks and Wildlife and a
or clean the pool, yet still being able to
caretaker at a luxury beachfront resort
enjoy all the 5-Star facilities on offer in
on the Sunshine Coast!
a gated Halcyon community. Now meet
Always popular with the home owners,
part of the dedicated team that roll their
the caretakers are entrusted with keeping
sleeves up and do the dirty work so
the communities maintained to the
home owners have more time to do the
highest standards.
Sunshine Coast couple win ‘Australia’s Best’ cruise! Halcyon Landing home owners Ken and Jill Reade are sporting ear to ear grins after having their name drawn out of the barrel to win Halcyon’s $30,000 ‘Australia Best’ cruise promotion. The Reade’s were entered into the draw after referring friends who went on to purchase a home at Halcyon Landing. Congratulations to the lucky couple who plan to head off on their luxurious trip of a lifetime later this year.
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Regular duties include maintenance of all
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Halcyon’s men in khaki have interesting
the common garden areas and entries.
Halcyon Management
backgrounds and stories to match.
They also open up and lock down the
Previous occupations include caretaking
1 Halcyon Way, Hope Island Qld 4212 Freecall 1800 626 488
Recreation Club each day and are tasked
duties at prestigious private schools,
with its upkeep along with the outdoor
a Parks and Marine Ranger with
leisure facilities.
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